The easiest way for us to answer questions on acceptability is to see a picture of what you have, so send us a digital image:
receiving@seconduse.comWe can only accept items that people are likely to reuse. The guidelines below are general, but market conditions fluctuate and exceptions exist. We strongly encourage you to contact us before bringing in material. We may be able to pick it up or tell you it does not qualify and save you making a special trip.
We inspect all material and will reject unsatisfactory or overstocked items as necessary.
(Click on the categories below to see our criteria)
General Criteria
1). All items must be in good reusable condition.
We will NOT take items:
DAMAGED beyond repair
Requiring excessive ASSEMBLY
INCOMPLETE or missing parts
2). Un-safe or hazardous items are not accepted.
We can NOT accept:
Items containing hazardous materials such as PCBs or Asbestos
Chemicals (paint, glue, caulk etc.)
Appliances
In most cases, we do not accept appliances older than 5 years, however we may extend this requirement for appliances that are high-end or in extraordinary condition.
We will not take appliances that have cut cords.
Appliances must have all of their pieces and parts.
We will not accept appliances that have been recalled: Click here for a list of recently recalled refrigerators.
Doors
Condition Requirements
Must be free of rot, bowing, twisting, and structural damage
Must not have holes, deep gouges, or abnormal alterations
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Commercial solid core door slabs
Doors taller than 84" or shorter than 75"
Louvered closet doors
Hollow Core Doors
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
Single Pane Aluminum Sliding Doors
Sliding Doors not Assembled and Complete
Garage doors without all associated hardware
Windows (and Doors with Glass)
Condition Requirements
Must be free of rot, bowing, twisting, and structural damage
Thermopane seals must be intact - i.e. NO FOGGING
Aluminum and Vinyl windows must be in excellent condition
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Double pane aluminum
Vinyl or aluminum windows larger than 25 SF
Wood sashes
Generic older wood windows
Non-opening picture style windows
Steel frame windows
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
Single pane aluminum windows
Thermopane panels without frames
Cabinets
Condition Requirements
Must be structurally sound. No splitting at joints.
Must have all drawers and doors attached and intact. We will not usually accept cabinets whose doors have been removed.
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Generic particle board cabinets from 1960s and 1970s.
Cabinets without backs
Cabinets over 6' length or height
Blind corner cabinets, or other awkward configurations
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
Low quality cabinets
Bathtubs
Condition Requirements
Must be free of chips, cracks and rust on visible porcelain surfaces (except clawfoot and antique tubs)
Should be white (some exceptions made)
Should be cast iron or Americast
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Steel or Fiberglass Tubs (must be new or almost new)
Colored tubs
Clawfoot Tubs without any feet
Large jetted tubs and spas (must be in excellent condition)
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
None
Sinks
Condition Requirements
Must be free of chips, cracks (even hairline) and rust (some allowance for vintage sinks)
Stainless Steel sinks must be free of dents or damage
Free standing sinks must have legs
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Low grade stainless steel sinks
Any color other than white, off white, or stainless
Generic wall mounted sinks
Enameled steel sinks
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
Cultured marble sink / counter one piece combos from the 1960's and 1970's (modern Corian in good condition is OK)
Concrete laundry sinks
Sinks used to dispose of paint or harmful chemicals
Cheap plastic sinks
Toilets
Condition Requirements
Must be free of chips and cracks (even hairline)
Should have functional inner hardware (some allowance for vintage)
White color preferred, unless item is of exceptional quality or vintage
Must be low-flow, unless it is a unique vintage piece
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Generic (No Name Brand or Plain) cheap toilets
High Flow Toilets - (greater than 1.6 gallon)
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
Toilets in poor condition or with obvious flaws
Lumber
Condition Requirements
Must be 6 feet or longer
Must be free of rot, excessive checking, twisting, bowing, cracking and crowning
Plywood must be flat and at least 1/2 sheet
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Painted wood
Wood with nails (a few nails is OK)
Large Beams (call for our current capacity)
Sheetgoods other than plywood or OSB
Engineered wood products (fingerjointed, TGI's, etc.)
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
Lumber with creosote
Wood Flooring
Condition Requirements
Pieces must be longer than 2 feet
Must be free of rot, excessive checking, twisting, bowing, cracking and crowning
Tongues and grooves must be intact
Denailed and bundled preferred
Must be within 1/16 inch of full original thickness
Marginal Styles — (Accepted on a limited basis - Please call)
Quantities less than 100sf
Unacceptable Styles — (NOT currently taken)
Engineered flooring (i.e. Pergo) unless new in package and 100sf+
Other Items Generally NOT Accepted (call for possible exceptions)
Notes: This list is far from complete - we encourage you to call us. We sometimes make exceptions to our acceptance policies if we know someone in the community is looking for the item.
Furnaces other than gas
Electric heaters (including baseboards)
Woodstoves (unless antique or to current codes and complete with documentation)
Electric hot water heaters
Appliances older than 5 years (some vintage models are OK)
Heating duct
Electrical items not up to current codes (some vintage items are OK)
Partial rolls of fiberglass insulation
Carpet
